Where is the American Pride?
A Poem
Is it printed on the label of a pair of
pre-washed jeans that always seem to fade
after washing with "color-guard" detergent?
Or, blended into the tread of the most
comfortable hiking boots
then eaten away by oil slicks in parking lots?
Maybe, it's been woven into the welcome mat
beneath the door
and never brought inside for the storm?
Perhaps, it's been painted on a wall in a cheap hotel
room that's facing the street,
then covered over by a second coating?
Could it be at a phone booth faded by sand and salty air,
overlooking the California coast?
Where ever it is, it's not in the broken hearts of the Americans
who have lost their confidence in the American Dream:
Life, Liberty, Justice, and the pursuit of Happiness.
Published by Lucky M Diaz
Lucky M. Diaz is a freelance webwriter and an expressionist who writes informative articles, reviews, poetry, prose, and short stories. She is Bilingual(Spanish/English), is a Licensed Insurance Producer in... View profile
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29 Comments
Post a CommentAnother wonderful poem:)
5 more stars.
Sadly, pride is too often replaced with greed.
Excellent poem - I had to use the 'share' button.
I think people's patriotism usually only goes as far as their wallet amongst some folks.
I feel you on this one........I see this more and more everyday!
I'm not American and not really into nationalism , but I do understand how you feel here. After the Iraq fiasco and the way Blair lied to us over all kinds of details I feel ashamed to be British. For me its not so much about pride in one's country but more about wanting to be part of your society because its decent humane and honest and has integrity. Right now, I don't really want to be a part of it all - and we have no Barack here to inject some kind of hope. Actually, Blair did that in 1997 when we were all suffering under Thatcher, and look how he turned out. I'm beginning to wonder if there's another way we can go other than these corrupt political systems. Anyway, your poem has found a resonance with how I feel, so that's good!
That's a great poem. Obama 08 to bring back pride! - That should be his new slogan =)
Very good It seems like anymore Americans are told how to live what not too do what not too say What happened to FREEDOM OF CHOICE as well
Great poem. I am forwarding this on to some people I know will love it.